steely-nerved
adjEtymology People who were always brave and collected in the face are said to have "nerves of steel".
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Idiomatic Having a hard, strong, and determined mindset, with very steady nerves; great patience and courage.
- Synonyms
- steely-eyed, steely-spined, diehard, hardcore, tough as nails
- Related terms
- nerves of steel